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Honda (Asimo) and Tesla (Optimus) aren’t the only automakers to experiment with humanoid robots. BMW also has a few of its own and is currently exploring using them in production for the first time. The German manufacturer turned to California company Figure, whose latest-generation model is the Figure 02 you …

BMW has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rio Tinto to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from hydro-powered operations in Quebec starting in 2024. This is part of the German automaker’s effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain, particularly when it comes to CO2-intensive materials …

The BMW X7 has received a series of cosmetic, mechanical and technological updates for the 2023 model year. Following a first drive that took place near the Spartanburg assembly plant in South Carolina, we now have lots of details to share about the most powerful and exclusive model in the …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size SUVs are big, bold and brawny vehicles with plenty of tech. Prices often land in six-figure territory, making them out of reach for most customers. The Winner For 2022, …

Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury SUVs are flagship vehicles offering a ton of space and amenities for modern families. And in this segment, American manufacturers—not the Germans—are the ones occupying most of the …

While the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 may represent the pinnacle of luxury and comfort in a full-size SUV, the all-new 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 announced today is taking power and performance to rare heights. Of course, you know the Alpina brand for its work on BMW cars like the 3 Series …

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at full-size luxury SUVs . Our Best Buy from last year is now sandwiched by a pair of freshly upgraded German rivals. The …

You don’t need to look at sales numbers to realize that pickups are immensely popular right now. In fact, there are more models and configurations available than ever. That doesn’t stop people from wanting more, however, even on the luxury side of the market. Mercedes-Benz launched the X-Class (though not …

Although we drove a pre-production version of the 2019 BMW X7 last summer, wrapped up in camouflage, the company has just official pictures of its newest—and biggest—SUV. The X7 will be built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, alongside the 2019 BMW X5 , which received a full redesign, sharing many components.